Vulnerability Description
drivers/platform/x86/thinkpad_acpi.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34 on ThinkPad devices, when the X.Org X server is used, does not properly restrict access to the video output control state, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a (1) read or (2) write operation.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.34 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=565790Third Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/23/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/28/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/29/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/30/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/30/6Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2126Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.34Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=652122Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64580Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=565790Third Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/23/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/28/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3448?
CVE-2010-3448 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). drivers/platform/x86/thinkpad_acpi.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34 on ThinkPad devices, when the X.Org X server is used, does not properly restrict access to the video output control state, which ...
How severe is CVE-2010-3448?
CVE-2010-3448 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-3448?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.